John Koldus Award for Lifetime Service to NASPA Region III

The recipient of this award will be the Region III nominee for the Fred Turner Award for Lifetime Service to NASPA given at the national conference.

Required Criteria

•      Volunteer service to the association via leadership roles at the state, regional, national, or international levels
•      Contributions above and beyond the normal service required by positions of leadership.
•      Minimum of fifteen continuous years of NASPA membership
•      Active individual NASPA membership

Preferred Criteria

•      Must be a current member of NASPA Region III
•      Progression from entry-level to senior-level leadership roles within NASPA’s volunteer ranks
•      Involvement in multiple branches (e.g., Regions, Knowledge Communities, Divisions and Groups, etc.) of the association
•      Volunteer service that has had a significant impact on NASPA as an association

Each nomination should include a letter of nomination, at least one (1) but no more than three (3) letters of support, and the nominee's resume and contact information.

Award recipients will be notified on or around December 18, 2026. Additional information regarding the nomination process will be available when the nomination form opens.

Questions?
Contact Dr. Laurely Caycho ([email protected]) and Richard Ware ([email protected]), Region III Awards Co-Chairs.